<p>That every problem/crisis in this world can be resolved, and if not, be overcome. I worry about teenagers contemplating suicide when they encounter a situation that they consider a “horrible” life-changing event. My wish is that our kids truly believe in the statement, “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”</p>
<p>How to communicate openly & honestly (‘real’ conversation) with loved ones so that they really DO know how you feel, and you don’t have to wonder whether they ‘get it’ or not.</p>
<p>Here’s what my Mom told me at that tender age, so I’ll pass it forward. SInce I remembered it, it must have hit home: Instead of trying to become “happy” try to live your life so you become “wise.” Then if something bad happens, and you learn from it, you are still getting closer to your goal of becoming wise. (We were talking about a Biblical phrase at that moment, “Get thee a heart of wisdom.”). At that age, I was measuring everything by whether or not it made me happy, and she taught me that was a bit off-course, in the long run. Yay, Moms and Dads.</p>
<p>Paying3tuitions, that is some priceless advice. Mind if I borrow it?</p>
<p>^^My mom would be honored to know. I’ll tell her she still rocks.</p>